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Southwest Scaffolding Risk Management Series – Part 5 Most contractors think of an OSHA citation as a fine. Write the check. Move on. That mindset misses the bigger picture. Because the fine is usually the smallest part of the problem. What an OSHA Citation Actually Triggers When a citation is issued, it rarely stays isolated. It opens the door to deeper scrutiny and added pressure across the job. Here is what often follows: Additional inspections Closer monitoring on current and future …

What Gets Companies Cited the Most Let’s talk about what actually gets companies fined—because it’s usually not complicated. It’s not some obscure regulation buried in a manual. It’s the basics… not being followed. The same mistakes show up again and again on jobsites—and they’re the ones costing companies the most. Top Scaffold Violations 1. Lack of Fall Protection This is the big one. No guardrails. No harnesses. No proper protection in place. …